NDP Transition Research 2026 · Research notebook
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Coverage of the NDP transition as it was written.

A primary-source archive of news coverage, speeches, transcripts, and statements from the NDP leadership transition following Avi Lewis's election as federal NDP leader at the Winnipeg convention, March 27–29, 2026. Maintained by @barrettsoron.

Personal research notebook. Not indexed. Sources reproduced for research and criticism (Copyright Act, ss. 29 / 29.1). Please read each clipping or transcript at its original source.

56%First ballot
39,734Votes for Lewis
70.6%Voter turnout
$1.5MMost raised in NDP history
Memberships sold in 338 of 343 ridings · Every province & territory · 11,000+ donors
93Articles archived
3Speeches
23Days covered
3Languages

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Dated folders follow the news cycle. Fixed sections collect primary texts and historical context.

Convention · Mar 26–29
Convention day
March 29 — Convention Day
Lewis wins on first ballot; election night coverage
14 items
Transition · Mar 30 onward
Primary sources & legacy